Sous Chef

Young's Pubs; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pub group in West Oxfordshire is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and create high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a premium kitchen environment and a passion for fresh food. This role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and benefits including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Access to culinary masterclasses

Free meals on duty

28 Days Holiday per year

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and maintain hygiene standards.
• Familiarity with menu planning and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team under the Head Chef.
• Create and design seasonal menus and specials.
• Manage kitchen operations and staff scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Quality food production

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Education

Experience in a premium pub kitchen

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

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Talented SousChef, £ p/h plus tronc on top

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About us:

Nestled in the heart of the lovely market town of Chipping Norton lies The Blue Boar. A stunning pub dating from the 17th century offering a 'best of British' seasonal menu alongside a range of premium old & new world wines, international lagers, well-conditioned ales and fantastic personal service from our small, friendly team. We're a busy pub serving great food every day and have a busy bar serving locals and visitors alike.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to create seasonal menus and specials, alongside our core classics & Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
• Free meals on duty
• Working 5 days from 7, 48hr contact, paid overtime
• Generous share of tronc, paid weekly
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

We are looking for an existing Sous Chef seeking their next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. The role would suit a chef with prior experience working within a premium pub company, maintaining high standards of due diligence, able to work at pace and remain calm during busy service periods. As the successful Sous Chef, you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team alongside your Head Chef
• Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible for managing the kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety effectively at all times
• Work alongside your Head Chef to demonstrate creativity by helping design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials
• Demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills to maintain effective controls regarding GP and labour
• Have a proactive approach to driving sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house teams